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MONDAY,
SPORT ADVIS HOW Len Harvey Lost Civilians'
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Thirteenth Extra Raco' Meeting to be held on Saturday, 19th December, 1936, (weather permitting) may be ob tained at the Secretary's Office. Exchange Building: the Club House, Happy Valley; the Hong Kong Club; the Sports Club; and the Stables, Shan Kwong Road.
Entries elodo at 12 o'clock NOON on Thursday, 10th Decem- ber. 1936.
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PLUCKY FIGHT BUT CHAMP: WAS GOOD
By Fred Dartnell)
left hook to
the
The big fight at Wembley unsteady with a for the world's crusser-weight chin or his hammering rights on the title is all over and the cham- body, but he never looked likely to pionship still belongs to its win by a knockout. holder, John Henry Lewis, the Arkansas negro.
He best Len Harvey on points
In 15 rounds und, although the ver diel of Mr. Jack Smith, of Man- chuster, was heartily booed by the crowd, think that litle outburst was caused by the admiration which had been roused by Harvey's gallant attempt to pull a losing game ouf
of the fire in the closing stages.
Let me at once say that while I have seen ifarvey in nearly 100 contests, I have never seen him put up suelen fenricss and spirlied
He was well beaten on points, and, while I could only award him two or routals at the outside, there three were several rounds in which the margin to the credit of Lewis was
very small.
Harvey In.ted the gruelling course plendidly, and one could not urge anything against his condition. Where he suffered, to my mind, was in the that this was only bls
Harvey's well-trained body and gallant courage enabled him to with- ant to the bitter end of defeat these persistent attacks.
LIKE A REAL CHAMPION
Lewis was always carrying the Ile na a champion should. fight scored lls points with relentless precision, and scored them freely about the head, ribs and stomach. He took free toll of Harvey's re- sources. A man of inferior fitness must have been worn down, by Harvey avoided
indignity. ided that thanks to his experience technical skill and. condition.
We have heard much about the tricks of Transatlantic fighters, but Lewis left the ring with a clean sheet. A clever and sporting cham- plon, who found in his laser n man worthy of his own fine mettle.
zemnd fight this year, his previo LEN HARVEY
one so far back as lust January.
THE EYES HAD IT
It was a grim, relentless fight In
whose which
The negro,
massive
chìu bod not been shaved for nearly
a week and bore ample evidence of |
the fact, boxed with cool, almost Juhumna detachment.
He knew doubtless
make
TALKS OF
QUITTING
that Harvey would RING
his cut right eye-, brow a special object of his atten- tion. Harvey sent along many well- intended left hooks in that direction, A midway through the fight suc-
of
cceded in
in detaching the plure ploster covering! 1. tut there was no real damage done.
It was a rather ironleul huppening that Harvey had his un left eye almost closit up in the force bat- 'ta 'that marked the Ann round. A anashing right by Lewis caused the eye to bleed freely,
There was a lot of holding, but hoth men were reprovect in this res-
piret.
(By Geoffrey Simpson)
London. Nov. 11. Len Harvey, beaten but cheer- ful in spite of a swollen hand and a cut eye, returned to his duties as boxing manager · of Wembley Stadium, Ltd., yesterday. A cheque for
(purse £1,750 15 favour of Len Harvey money) was matte out by Harvey, who then settled all other matters in connec- tion with his championship fight with John Henry Lewis on Monday night. Never hus there been such
Hockey Trial
The final hockey trial match for the Civilians v. the Combined Ser vices match was held at King's Haric yesterday, the Civilian Prob- ables beating the Possibles by six goals to two.
The Possibles had the best of it during the first half, scoring two gonis through J. Wall and G. Fowl- <r. After the interval, these two transferred to the players were
rupables, and both scored two fur. ther goals each. S. Fowler and Pyara Singh completed the total.
the
DECEMBER
How They Stand In The Tables
DIVISION I
R. Ulster Rifles Hongkong FC. Athletic Royal Navy S. China "B" R.W. Fuslilers
Results
-1936.
6 Kloon Chinese 2
2 Kowloon F.C.
1 Lust Lanes.
19. China "A"
3 II.K. Police
1 Eastern Ath.
League Table
Goals
អនៅក្នុងព
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pis. S. Chinu "B" 9 7 2 0 23 9 10 Ulster R. 10 7 1 2 20 10 15 R.W. Fullers 10 7 0 3 27 14 3. China "A" 9 6' 3 1.18 8 13 Outstanding pinyers were Fowler brothers, Wall, A. E. PEast Lancs."
13 16 14 11 Quest (Possibles). Pyara Singh and Kowloon F.C. 10 1 5 12 N. Whitley (Probables). U. B. Hongkong F.C. 9 Souza, the Possibles' goalkeeper gave St. Joseph's.. B
magnificent display, maving many Royal Navy dangerous shots.
Eastern Ath
Kin. Chinese Recreio
0 3 21 13
2312
1 3 10
13 12
4
22
The teams, before the beginning of play, were:
Possibles (Whiles).—V. B. Souza | Aulilette (Argon.); A. E. P. Guest (Radio), | H.K. Police ..10 0 1 Đ * 33 E. L. Gosano (Argon.); M. H. Has- an (Radio), W. A. Reed (Club), Sarwan Singh (Queen's College); Tela Singh (Palce), G. Fowler (YM.CA), B203 (Police), J, Wall (Policez and A. P. Squza (KÍTel Probables (Colours)--M. Ramzan Xnvler (University); R. Marques (K.I.T.C.); S. A. Tremlett (Y.M.C.A)
Argos), D. Mclellan (Y.M.C.A.),
N. Whitley (C.B.A.): B. Gosano (Argon.), S. Fowler (Club), Pyara Singh (K.I.T.C.), J. M. Pinto (K.I.T.C.), and T. Alves (Argon.).
SERVICE GOLF
Lieut. F. P. Baker Wins Championship
The following were the results of the annual United Services Go Meeting held at Faring on Decem- ber 3 and 4 by kind permission of the Royal Hongkong Golf Club:
30-1ioles Championship from Scratch Lieut. F. P. Baker, R.N. (158) Col. R. H. Binke, Q..., (180); Major F. C. B. Shannon, (104): Capt. J. D. Newman, R.E. (166);
R.L.A.4.4.
DIVISION 11
Results
1 R.A. Lyemun
3
1RA Scutters
Í ERFT" "IUINTE."
4 R. Engineers
Kowloon F.C. Hongkong PG.
South Chinu Royal Navy
R.W. Fusiliers R. Ulster Rines
0 Chinese Police
5 Eastern Ath.
12200
4 Kloon Chinese 0
League Table
Goats
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts. F.W. Fusiliers 11 R 3 0 44 10 10 Royal Navy.. 08 10 45 17 17 South China .11 8 1 2 28 13 17 15
East Lancs...10 ย.3 132 13
12
R. Ulster R. 10. 7 1 2 27 14 15 R. Engineera n 6 0 3 25 13 c. Palien
10 34 24 21
D 4
Athletic
14 10 20
2 3 4 10 20
1
1 7 14 34
R.A. Lyemun 0 I.K.F.C. ...10 RL.A. S'eutters 10 1 8 15 34 Kia, Chinese . 9 1 1 7 15 42 Eastern Ath. 10 i ✰ 13 45 Kowloon F.C, 10, 1 0 0 10 28
JUNIOR SHIELD
Kumaon Rines 0 Kloon Chinese &
DIVISION 111
Results
R.A.M.C.
·R.A.F.
R.A.O.C. Kwong Wah R.W. Fusiliers
"
5 Police (E).
0 East Lanes.
2 R. Engineers
12 Kumaon Rifles
OT100
R.W. Fusiliers 9 0 0 0 35 4 18
0 7 0 2 37 11 Le P'quesa
Neither risked, much, but Lewis quakit situation-a,big fight prin. H. Blake (731 and Lieut. G. P. East Lanes...
night!
was always the better boxer, He espal doing the clearing up alter th scored his points with both hands. is straight left would have de- lighted the most exacting British traditionist, and he made a lot of effective play with a right to the
body,
I was hot so much impressed with the-right-swings of Lewis They delivered with tremendous speed mi power, but Harvey, with a fine gense of anticipation, dodged
were
most of them,
Harvey varied his fight with al- ternative spasms of feree aggression and watchful defence. He employed
the
pluses of the game he has learned in 400 contests, but could hot outwit the black, whose stolid, unemotional face never gave sign of his feeling.
DEFEAT WITH A SMILE
any
of my.
Harvey was at his desk when phoned him, He saw the funny side of it, but added that he was now a buxing manager and match- maker and duty was duty.
"Shull retire? Some- Friends
have-suggested I should go so and concentrate on managerial work. I've got plenty to do, know, planning big matches for Wembley.
"I have thought this over, and 1 am not making any decision. There is plenty of Oghting left in me, Really, I cannot tell you what 1 shall do. I
10. I must are what the future
brings," The contest produced an attend- ance of 11,800, who paid no less thon
£15,200, but
hns when Harvey, settled all commitments I doubt whe
36-Holes Competition on Handicap. -Lieut. Commur, A. Collier, RN. (139); Surg. Lieut. A ut. Davenport,
(143) and Lieut. D. H. Baker-Carr, R.A. (143); 3, Major
1 R.AS.C. R. L. Withington, M.G., R.E. (145).
18-Holes Handicap (Old Course).
League Table Lieut. Commdr. A. Collier, (72) and Major R. L. Withington (70)
Goals Lieut. D. I. Simmons, RA (72); Col.
P. W. D. L. F. A. Pts.
14 Rickcord, R.U.R. (73).
· ទ .8 1 1 21 12 13 18-Holes Handicap (New Course).
.R.A.O.C. 30 0 03 22 10 AZ -Surg. Lleut,
53 10 10 J. Davenport (08); mate. Lieut. Commdr. Colller (07); Licut, Kwong Wah
4 1.4 23 21 Commdr. R. W. Kirby, RN, (08); R.A.F. Lieut. D. It. N. Baker-Carr (00). R.A.S.C.
Veterans Competition.-Major R. Withington (70):-ColH-H.-Blake (79) and Lieut. Col. W. T. Crewdson,
19 (76). RA.
Bogey
Singles-Lieut. D. C. Lincoln, R.U.It., Licut. J. J. Marson, RA, and Lleut. D. Baker-Carr finished two up.
Borey Foursomes-Licut. Col. W T. Crewdson, R.A., and Lieut. D. I. Simmons, R.A., finished two Major B. L. Withington and Capt. K. E. Holmes, R. Sigs., were one
down,
up;
ther there will be large prost. HONGKONG YACHTING
Club Defeat Royal Navy
- Harvey-fought gallantly and cheerfully. Even at the end, when his best efforts were being outplayed by Lewis, he could find spirit enough to smile. That is the way to meet defeat, and there was no discredit to Harvey in losing to a man like ANOTHER FIGHT FOR LEWIST
Lewis.
Lewis's share, with expenses, is £5,000, the minor bouts would cost about £1,200, and entertainment tax accounts for more than £2,500,
Then there are running costs and
I did not get the impression from staff wages, and on top of this the Lewis of a destructive fighter, like British Boxi Board of Control. his coloured compatriot. Louis. Once under a nily Introduced rule, Vo; twice he had Harvey momentarily will require 6 per cent, of the tak-
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I understand Wembley may ch deavour to arrange another contest
Lewis. A tournament is plan ned for the second week in Decem- her, but there may be difficulty in Binding a suitable opponent for hin
Lewis is willing to fight any ot ur heavy-weights, and the names of Ben Foord, Eddie Phillips, and Tommy For have been mentioned. It is also stated that Jock McAvoy, the middle-weight champion, when Lewis beat in New York, may be matched with the American la Man- chester, but until something delle is fixed for him Lewis will take holiday.
PAM BARTON ON TOUR OF INDIA
Girl Golf Champion Taking Holiday
London,
Miss Pam Burton, British and American, golf champion, who rivals Fred Perry as
globe trotter, han left for India.
Although only 10 years old, since she came into golfing prominence during the Inst three years, Pom has travelled over 80,000 miles.
Hér journeys include a trip round the world yia Australia, New Zen- land and Honolulu. She has also Kone to Canada and America and has had many trips on the Contin ent.
"My trip to India is a holiday trip" she said, "but I shall take my golf clubs with me. There is to ing Championship play in thin out- lins Barton expects to stay In -îndia until the end of the year.
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In All-Day Event-
The sailing match yesterday be- tween the Royal Hongkong Yacht Club and the Royal Navy, resulted in a win for the Club by 87 points to 69.
Recreto
3 10 25
B
7
6 11 19
14 13 16
23
7 11 33
6 B 18
I 0.12
St. Joseph's
Engineers Police (E)..
D 2 Police (C)
B I Kumaon lifes 1 0
SNOOKER LEAGUE
Catholic Union Club Continue To Win
11
The following are the latest re-
Coulson Snooker League:
Sults of matches played in the Steel
D.R.C.
Hussey
Lewis
Ruth
Smith Waldle
RE. Mess
V.
40 Chant
45 Grosmith
41 Hodges
35 Warren
40 Mumford,
V. C.U.C.
28 Antonio 17 Gill
:
Result: R.E. Myss 3; DR.C. 2.
C.B.C.C. In the morning race the Navy scored 30 points to the Club's 48, Collyer and in the afternoon, with
change Murray over of boats, the points were shar-
Knight Bentley ed equally, each side scoring 39.
Beridall
The morning race was won by C. C. Blake in A14, and the afternoon race by Cmdr. G. Barnard in A9.
38 Luz 21 10 Pereira
Santos
Result: C.U.C. 5; C.S.C.C. 9.
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Officers for the races of the day were Rear Admiral C.G. Sedgwick and Mr. H. S. Ruuse, Commodore of Moreton the Yacht Club, Chief Yeomnu
of Collins Signals, F. J. Jones RN, being time
Wurren keeper.
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Result: R.E. Mess 4; R.A. Lyemun
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Distance 8.0 miles.
SATURDAY'S RACES
DOROTHEA WIN "H" CLASS.
RACE FROM ROLLA
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